Iowa casino revenue remains flat year-over-year in September

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 12:35 PM
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  • Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming

Iowa’s 19 casinos reported $131.7 million in revenue for September, slightly up from the previous year’s figure of $131.3 million, a year-over-year increase of 0.2%.

The figures, published by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, showed that of the 19 commercial casinos in the state, three saw major losses. Ameristar II saw profits reduce 13.3% year-over-year from $14.1 million to $12.2 million, and Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino saw a year-over-year decrease of 12.8% from $5.2 million to $4.5 million.

Three casinos saw double-digit gains, with Q Casino seeing the most significant increase of 19.5% from $3.3 million to just less than $4 million, and Lakeside Casino generating $4.4 million, up 19.2% from $3.7 million the year prior.

Eight of the state’s casinos saw minor losses and gains, including the Casino Queen Marquet, which saw revenue reduce by 1,3% from $1.62 million to $1.60 million, and Catfish Bend Casino, which experienced a gain of 1.5% from $3.37 million to $3.42 million.

Overall slot revenue generated $119.5 million, up 1.1% year-over-year from $118.3 million. Table games generated $12.1 million, down 7>5% from $13.1 million.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charlotte Capewell brings her passion for storytelling and expertise in writing, researching, and the gambling industry to every article she writes. Her specialties include the US gambling industry, regulator legislation, igaming, and more. As a fan of all things F1-related, she roots for her favorite team, Aston Martin, every race weekend. Charlotte also follows motorsport news closely and is keen to write about the latest news in the sports betting industry.